Ancient Rome 1
1. What was an important advantage of Rome’s location on the Tiber River?
protection from pirate raids
What advantage did its location on seven hills provide to Rome?
C.a defensible position against enemy attacks
3. How did organizing soldiers into legions help Romans in battle?
D. Smaller groups could move around more quickly.
What was the purpose of organizing soldiers into legions
.to move smaller groups of soldiers quickly
What is one way Rome built a strong, loyal army?
by using very strict discipline
Which geographic feature appealed to early settlers in Italy?
A.fertile soil that was good for farming
6. Etruscan nobles gain their wealth through trade and
C. mining.
Why did the Romans build roads between settlements in conquered regions?
C.to move troops and supplies quickly
5. What strategy helped Romans manage the territories they conquered?
building colonies in conquered territories
Which of the following is the primary feature of a republic?
.Citizens elect their government leaders.
. What government system did the Romans establish after overthrowing the Etruscans?
A. republic
How did the climate of the Italian Peninsula promote settlement?
A.The sunny climate was ideal for farming.
Which group introduced grape and olive farming to southern Italy?
Greeks
According to legend, who were the founders of Rome?
Romulus and Remus
Which of the following states an influence passed on from the Etruscans to the Romans?
B.the layout of city streets